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Volunteer at an Event 

FIRST® volunteers are part of a global robotics community preparing young people for the future. FIRSTcompetitions and events are made possible by volunteers, including employees of corporate sponsors, teachers, parents, community leaders, and others. From a few hours to events all year long, every role helps students grow, learn, and thrive. 

 

Step 1: Register

To apply to be a volunteer, sign up or log into the FIRST Dashboard. 

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Step 2: Training and Background Screening

All FIRST volunteers must be screened and complete training in Youth Protection. Training is available for many situations and different roles in the Training Portal, accessible via the link in the lower left of your Dashboard. You can complete training before being assigned a volunteer role.

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Step 3: Explore Volunteer Roles

Learn about FIRST Volunteer roles in the Volunteer Role Library. All roles may not be needed for every event. 

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Step 4: Find an Event

• Check our Calendar of Events. If volunteer applications are open, you'll find a link in the event description.

• ​Use Team & Event Search to find events with open volunteer applications.

• Note that upcoming events may not have opened volunteer applications yet. Please check again closer to the event date.

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Volunteer with a Team - Lead the Future of STEM

As a FIRST® team coach or mentor, you help students build confidence, solve real-world problems, and thrive through hands-on STEM projects. Whether you are starting a robotics team or mentoring an existing team, your support changes lives. Learn more about being a FIRST mentor here.

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Step 1: Register

To apply to be a volunteer, sign up or log into the FIRST Dashboard. 

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Step 2: Training and Background Screening

All FIRST volunteers must be screened and complete training in Youth Protection. Training is available for many situations and different roles in the Training Portal, accessible via the link in the lower left of your Dashboard. You can complete training before being assigned a volunteer role.

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Step 3: Find a Team​

• ​Use Team & Event Search to find teams in your area.

• If the team has provided an email address, you can contact them directly!

• If the team has NOT provided an email address, or if you'd like to be matched with a team, please contact their  Program Delivery Partner for information.

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